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When to change a nappy

In the first couple of months, you may find yourself changing nappies up to 10 times in 24 hours. Nappies should be changed whenever they are wet or soiled. Your baby will often (but not always) let you know.

Here are some common times for changing nappies:

1. Right before or right after every feeding
2. After every bowel movement
3. Before bedtime
4. When your baby wakes up
5. When you go out with your baby

The art of changing nappies

Pampers nappies are designed to adjust to your baby's shape for a snug, comfortable fit. While changing nappies there's no need to fold the waistband in or out or to adjust the leg cuffs.

1. Place tabs parallel to the waistband and centered on the character strip.
2. Use the characters as guides to ensure the fasteners are evenly spaced.
3. Keep baby products such as powder away from the fasteners so they maintain their stickiness.

Wiping baby bottoms

All Pampers wipes clean gently and return the skin to its natural pH even after a wet change. Have a supply handy while changing nappies to help keep your baby clean and fresh.

For baby girls, while changing nappies always wipe from front to back to minimize the amount of stool material that gets near her genitals. Also, be careful to clean all areas, as the folds in the skin around her genitals can hide urine and soil.

Treating and preventing nappy rash

Red bumps on your baby's bottom may mean nappy rash. It can be caused by many factors, including leaving urine or bowel movement on the skin too long between changing nappies or even as a result of taking antibiotics. And when your baby starts solid foods, wait a few days between introducing each new food to see if the rash was caused by a particular food.

If your baby has nappy rash, clean the entire nappyed area gently but thoroughly with a baby wipe. It is also helpful to allow air to reach the skin. Talk to your pediatrician or pharmacist if the rash does not improve.